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F252 SHW

1989 Toyota Lite-ace

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,069 mi
Last recorded111,069 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Lite-ace113,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 SHW
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 111,069 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 111,069 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 106,569 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 106,569 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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F252 SHW is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace in Blue with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 113,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F252 SHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F252 SHW registered?

F252 SHW is a 1989 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F252 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F252 SHW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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